Prevalence and predictors of sleep problems in women following a cancer diagnosis: results from the women ’s wellness after cancer program

ConclusionsThese findings confirm previous studies that have found a high prevalence of sleep problems in women previously treated for cancer. A range of sociodemographic, climacteric and pain-related factors were associated with sleep problems  in this study.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsTargeted interventions to improve sleep quality after cancer treatment should be explored in this population. Predictors identified in this study could inform intervention targeting and development.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research